31 A Slightly Open Heart | Silk Book of Flowers (Part 2)
Lin Weifeng asked: "Aunt Meiyi, are you the only one who knows about this series of events?"
"Yes, I'm just an ordinary old peasant woman. I've just lived a peaceful life. These things are of no value to me, whether I tell them or not."
Lin Weifeng nodded, "Then why tell me?"
Jiang Meiyi shifted her body and moved closer to Lin Weifeng: "Weifeng, for all these years, although I have always been thankful that the owner of the antique shop said those things were worthless, this was also an excuse for me to numb myself. My intuition, this very mysterious feeling of mine, always makes me uneasy. I always feel that those silk things are valuable, worth a lot of money. In the past few months, our entire Jingjiang city has been strengthening the promotion of cultural relics. The last time you came to our village to give a speech, it also allowed me to see the world. From time to time, I watch some short videos on this subject, and inadvertently, I saw the knife in my heart..."
As Jiang Meiyi spoke, she was about to cry.
Although she always talked about money, she said with tears in her voice: "Breeze, these things belong to our country, they belong to us."
Lin Weifeng took out a piece of paper and gave it to her, and said to her calmly: "Aunt Meiyi, don't worry, I know what you mean. These silk fabrics are likely ancient artifacts. The antique shop did not give you professional advice or deceived you. Otherwise, they would not be used by other countries."
"Yes, Breeze, you must believe what I say."
"I believe, Aunt Meiyi, I believe you."
Jiang Meiyi was a little anxious and spoke quickly, "Can I get it back? I found it. Can I get it back in my name? Or you can get it back in the name of Jiangguan Village instead of my name. Jiangguan Village has ancient towers, ancient mountains, and ancient temples. These things must also belong to Jiangguan Village in ancient times. If all else fails, let Jingjiang take it back, Jinggang take it back, and the country take it back. It's not from Nandun. I found it..."
Lin Weifeng stroked her back and calmed her down: "Aunt Meiyi, there must be a way to get it back, but we have to do it step by step."
"Can I help? I have no evidence. I'm sorry." Jiang Meiyi began to feel guilty.
Lin Weifeng said softly: "How can there be no evidence? Aunt Meiyi, you are the most powerful evidence."
Jiang Meiyi stared at her blankly, becoming much calmer and more confident.
In the afternoon, Lin Weifeng put Jiang Meiyi's words into a written document and read it again.
Since the meeting at the Beijing Museum and the departure for Nandun, she has been busy exploring the cultural relics unearthed in Nandun.
I read all the news, compared the wording of the archaeological documents with relevant historical materials, and the official attitude of Nandun.
The sky was clear on the first day after the snow, and the sunlight in front of her went from being hot to fading.
Her brows were furrowed until nine o'clock in the evening, when the building's central air conditioning stopped supplying warm air and only one elevator was left.
She initially concluded that the silk fabric Jiang Meiyi mentioned was a kind of "Floral Silk Book" in ancient China.
Since she was going to fly to Nandun the next day, she suddenly decided to go to the Public Security Bureau to investigate the antique shop that had lied to Jiang Meiyi.
The night wind was blowing gently. She happened not to be driving today. As she was walking on the way to the nearby police station, the cold moisture was rushing into the collar of her clothes.
The police officer on duty at the police station told her that the antique shop she wanted to investigate no longer existed. The shop had fallen into disrepair over the years and had been transformed into an express delivery station during a municipal renovation a few years ago.
The owner of the antique shop seemed to have a criminal record, but the police station did not have sufficient authority to check it.
Lin Weifeng thanked him and then took the bus to the Municipal Bureau to try his luck.
The Municipal Bureau set up a 24-hour convenience service station next to the office building. Lin Weifeng took a taxi there.
When we arrived, we found it was full of people.
There are groups of people fighting, perpetrators of major criminal cases who have been brought to justice, and many police officers about to go out on duty, all with their own voices intertwined.
She took a number and waited to be called.
During this time, she noticed that the family group was quite lively.
At around nine o'clock, Gu Chengxiu asked Lin Haidong and Lin Weifeng: "You two busy people, have you eaten enough?"
Lin Haidong replied two minutes ago: [Eat your fill, honey. I'll cook for you tomorrow.]
Gu Chengxiu: [Today, Lao Zheng brought over some cauliflower sprouts that had been buried in the snow overnight. They were incredibly sweet.]
Lin Haidong: [Tomorrow, stir-fry or mash garlic, it’s up to you.]
As he watched, Lin Weifeng's stomach began to growl.
She had forgotten that she hadn't eaten yet.
But she replied to Gu Chengxiu: [Mom, I'm full. I'll work overtime and come back later.]
It just so happened that the police officer on duty called her number, and because of the busy schedule tonight, the police officer's tone was not very nice.
"What business?"
"Check a person's criminal record."
Lin Weifeng handed him the information. He frowned and clicked twice on the computer in front of him. He said, "This old case has not been fully checked in the system before, so it can't be found."
"Is there no record at all? You should be able to see the basic charges, right?" Lin Weifeng asked.
It was obvious that he was getting impatient and threw the information heavily into Lin Weifeng's hand. A layer of ash floated onto her body with the wind.
"I can't find it." He said coldly.
Lin Weifeng didn't say anything, but lowered his head and flicked the bluish-white ashes.
At this time, a hand reached out and helped her clean the ash off her arm.
Jiang Yu grabbed her arm, turned her body, and said, "What's wrong?"
Their eyes met, and a hint of realization flashed across Lin Weifeng's eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.
Yesterday’s heavy snow stopped, but yesterday’s heartbeat continues.
She said slowly, "It's just a work matter. I was checking someone, but I didn't find anyone."
The voice of the police officer on duty rang out in my ears: "It turned out to be Officer Jiang's girlfriend. There are too many people and it's noisy here. Officer Jiang, please go to the office and help. I won't take care of it anymore."
His voice was still stern. Perhaps he was really overwhelmed by the complicated official duties and it was difficult for him to take care of everything.
Jiang Yu didn't respond to the first half of his sentence, but nodded and said, "I'll do it."
Then he grabbed Lin Weifeng's wrist and pulled her away.
Dragged into his office.
Although there are two desks in the room, only one of them is actually occupied.
Jiang Yu immediately turned on his computer, plugged in some hard drives, bent over and started typing, and said, "It just so happens that this computer of mine has the permission. Give me the information you want to find."
He didn't get a response, so he turned around and saw Lin Weifeng still standing by the door.
Jiang Yu raised his eyebrows slightly: "Hmm?"
Lin Weifeng was fascinated when he saw Jiang Yu wearing the agency uniform for the first time.
She asked, "Are you changing the dressing today?"
After seeing Jiang Yu again, she became superficial and just stared at him because she thought he was good-looking.
In the past, she was best at cutting appreciation into tiny fragments of peripheral vision, but now she lets them fall in broad daylight with great fanfare.
The strange thing is, she doesn't hate herself like this at all.
Because Jiang Yu would not think that she was a casual woman just because of this.
Or maybe it’s because it feels the best when someone allows you to tell the truth, allows you to remain silent, and accepts the boldness of your gaze.
Jiang Yu stood up straight, bent one leg and wrapped it around the other ankle, leaned against the edge of the table, crossed his arms, and chuckled.
There's really nothing we can do about her.
Lin Weifeng asked: "Is it still time for a top-secret meeting?"
Jiang Yu said, "The meeting is over, but now is indeed top secret time."
"What secret?"
"What do you think?"
"A date with 'girlfriend' office?"
"Why," Jiang Yu knew what she meant, "I didn't deny the term 'girlfriend' in the hall. Lawyer Lin is angry?"
Lin Weifeng suddenly walked in front of Jiang Yu, stood on tiptoe, pretended to want to kiss him, raised her chin, and stopped when the tip of her nose was about to touch his Adam's apple.
She felt the heat emanating from Jiang Yu, but she herself was cold.
The distance was so close that her words seemed like a gentle breath into his ear: "You are in uniform, so I'd better behave myself."
The ending of her voice was slightly raised, and the contrast between being well-behaved and casual made Jiang Yu's ears feel hot.
She stood up again, raised her eyes and stared at him, her black coat and skirt swaying gently, and her breathing was charming and lingering.
"I know she's not my girlfriend yet, but I don't know how to deny it." Jiang Yu said.
Lin Weifeng swallowed, glanced to the side, and was silent for a moment, "It's up to you whether you deny it or not."
She was not in a hurry to have this title because she could sense that the world of both of them was very big.
So big that the name seems too small.
As big as this relationship, it can be placed anytime and anywhere.
Jiang Yu put his hand on the end of her curly hair, without touching her body, and said, "You look a little haggard today."
Lin Weifeng said, "Compared to yesterday, I'm definitely less happy."
"Lawyer Lin," Jiang Yu entangled his fingers in her hair, "If you keep talking like that, I'll take you home to change the dressing."
His voice was clear, and even when he said such words, it was like a breeze gradually awakening in the air, melting into her eardrums.
Lin Weifeng smiled at him and refused to give in: "I never get tired of it."
"It's a pity there's no heavy snow today. You have to go home."
"You don't need an excuse not to go home. There will always be a first time."
"What do you want today?"
Lin Weifeng paused, then put away her leisurely charm and said, "Let's get to work."
Jiang Yu gave his seat to Lin Weifeng and stood next to her.
Lin Weifeng quickly found the record of antique shop owner Zhao Qiming, who was convicted of robbery, theft, fraud, and smuggling. She said, "Zhao Qiming really did deceive Aunt Meiyi."
Jiang Yu followed her lead, looked through the electronic files, and asked, "Are you investigating those fragments with words and drawings on them?"
"Well, you saw it when you were a kid. Do you remember it?"
"I don't remember much. My aunt never mentioned it."
When Jiang Yu called her "Auntie", he sounded surprisingly childish.
A smile appeared on Lin Weifeng's face.
Jiang Yu blinked, "What are you laughing at?"
Lin Weifeng said directly: "You are so cute when you laugh."
"Cute..." Jiang Yu raised his hand and touched the back of his neck, "What does this word have to do with me?"
"I don't know, I just think you're cute."
Lin Weifeng answered him in a firm and sincere tone while swiping the mouse. It felt good to speak her mind, and her heart felt like a flower blooming.
Jiang Yu was stunned by this sentence. When he came to his senses and wanted to say a few flirtatious words, his cell phone vibrated.
With a straight face, he stood up and walked to the office window, answered the phone, and called out, "Director Zhang."
Lin Weifeng initially listened to the conversation between Jiang Yu and Director Zhang, which seemed to be related to booking a hotel, and then continued to look at his own file.
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